Improper Authorization Vulnerability in HUAWEI Mate 20 Smartphones
CVE-2020-1807

3.5LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

Huawei
Status
Huawei Mate 20
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 April 2020

What is CVE-2020-1807?

HUAWEI Mate 20 smartphones running software versions earlier than 10.0.0.188(C00E74R3P8) are susceptible to an improper authorization vulnerability. This flaw allows attackers to modify specific configuration files without appropriate restrictions. If exploited successfully, users may bypass app locks by performing a series of operations in ADB mode, potentially compromising device security and user privacy.

Affected Version(s)

HUAWEI Mate 20 Versions earlier than 10.0.0.188(C00E74R3P8)

References

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawe...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
3.5
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Physical
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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